Monks Close Milnrow, Rochdale
18 addresses across 1 postcode (OL16), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32007132.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (D: 8, E: 2, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Rochdale costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Stanney Brook Park, is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 153 to 154 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Kingsway Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 53 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (5); Bungalow, mid-terrace (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (5); 1991-1995 (5); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Rochdale in 2026-27: Band D £2,601 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,734 | £2,023 | £2,312 | £2,601 | £3,179 | £3,757 | £4,335 | £5,202 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (70% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land At Moorhouse Fold,Milnrow: up to 5 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Remainder Of Ladybarn Car Park, Harbour Lane, Milnrow: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- The Ladybarn, Harbour Lane, Milnrow: up to 7 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Remainder Of Dale Mill, Chapel Street, Milnrow: up to 68 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- New Ladyhouse Mill, Off Stone St, Milnrow: up to 34 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 153 m and 154 m above sea level (154 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL16 4AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rochdale 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Smithy Bridge 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Littleborough 378,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | 290 m |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 560 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cray Milnrow | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Rochdale Interchange | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Union Street Carpark | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 31 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Kingsway Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dale Street Dental Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Rochdale Infirmary Opd | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Rochdale Police Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Milnrow, Milnrow Cashzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanney Brook Park 1.1 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,520 m² | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ellenroad Ring Mill, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ellenroad Ring Mill | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Broadfield Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Belfield Community Woodland | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Cliffe Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Owl Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Hollingworth Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Rag Hole Clough | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 18 |
5 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rochdale: see them on the Rochdale page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 240 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crossgates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hollingworth Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belfield Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kingsway Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lowerplace Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Surestart Childrens Centre OL16 4DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Moorhouse Academy OL16 4DR | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Aldi OL16 4GJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Oaklands House OL16 4DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Milnrow Working Mens Club OL16 3LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Omar Sharif's OL16 3LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Tim Bobbin OL16 3LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2025 |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Milnrow) OL16 4HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Chop Suey Bar OL16 3JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Kate's Kitchen OL16 2YA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Davids OL16 4HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Jun 2026 |
| The Co operative OL16 4HS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant OL16 4HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (derbyshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- OL16 4AS: 18 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Laythe Barn Close · Hebble Butt Close · The Cray · Leyfield Road · Woburn Close · Woburn Close · Selby Close · Moorhouse Farm
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.